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PM Modi crosses 6 crore followers on Twitter

PM Modi crosses 6 crore followers on Twitter

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

United States President Donald Trump has over 8.3 crore followers on Twitter and he follows 46 accounts.

Big blow for India as gymnast Dipa pulls out of artistic team finals

Big blow for India as gymnast Dipa pulls out of artistic team finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2018

A sobbing Dipa blamed it on a jerk felt during the 'podium practice' and insisted she will strive to make up for the lost opportunity by shining in the balancing beam finals.

Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

Honda unveils City e:HEV sedan; launch next month

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

Japanese auto major Honda Cars on Thursday unveiled its new offering for the Indian market -- City e:HEV sedan, marking its foray into the mainstream strong hybrid electric vehicle segment in the country. The company, which is present in India through a wholly-owned subsidiary, has commenced the bookings of the model and plans to introduce it in the market next month. As per the company, the model, an extension of its City model range, would feature self-charging two-motor strong hybrid system connected to a 1.5 litre petrol engine, entailing a peak power of 126 PS and fuel efficiency of 26.5 km per litre.

Rahul Sir has a lot to share; depends on how we pick things: Iyer

Rahul Sir has a lot to share; depends on how we pick things: Iyer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Venkatesh Iyer has walked into the Indian team's dressing room with an open mind and he aims to absorb everything that the legendary head coach Rahul Dravid has to offer.

EPL PIX: Newcastle hold Man City; Leeds stun Chelsea

EPL PIX: Newcastle hold Man City; Leeds stun Chelsea

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Sunday

'Why does the lead pair always have to fall in love?'

'Why does the lead pair always have to fall in love?'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

'Here we're exploring a different relationship which is better, cooler.'

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

JD-U MLA seen roaming in undies on train, claims stomach upset

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

A video, beamed by news channels and portals, shows Mandal engaged in a spat with some fellow passengers who were objecting to his 'roaming around' in his vest and underpants.

'Bappida was not appreciated'

'Bappida was not appreciated'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'He made people happy with his songs.' 'What matters is how many people you really make happy, how you connect and make them joyous and help them forget their problems.'

Aus Open PIX: Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final

Aus Open PIX: Collins crushes Swiatek to set up Barty final

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Ash Barty has become the first local woman to reach the final of an Australian Open in 42 years.

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Kolkata's Durga Puja gets Unesco's heritage tag, Bengal ecstatic

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Unesco on Wednesday accorded heritage status to Kolkata's Durga puja festival, bringing glory to the country, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee lauding the move.

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Incredible Biles continues golden run at World Championships

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

The 21-year-old pushed her all-time gold medal haul at world championships to a record 14 when she claimed top honours in the floor exercise for her fourth gold in Doha.

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Saturday marks 20 years of the 9/11 terror attacks in America. The image of two passenger planes flying into the twin towers of the World Trade Center is permanently etched inpublic memory.

Private defence firms make sales pitch to generals

Private defence firms make sales pitch to generals

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The presence of the private sector at a prestigious military training institution is an important acknowledgement of its growing capabilities in designing and manufacturing cutting edge aerospace and defence equipment, reports Ajai Shukla.

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

US Open PIX: Kyrgios stuns No. 1 Medvedev to reach quarters

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

A summary of Sunday's action at the US Open.

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

The Teacher Who Changed My Life

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

On this Teachers Day, I once again bow my head as I remember all the teachers who had taught me in school, college, military academy, army courses and so on. But Ms Shantha Potty Aunty, this one more head bow is specially for you, admirably says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

Winter Olympics: Valieva tumbles to fourth in singles

Winter Olympics: Valieva tumbles to fourth in singles

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Russian teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva tumbled to fourth place in the women's singles event on Thursday, yielding to the pressure of a doping controversy that has rocked the Beijing Games.

Twitter hails the King of Chennai!

Twitter hails the King of Chennai!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Many cricketers hailed R Ashwin on social media.

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Master of spy thrillers John le Carre dies at 89

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

"It is with great sadness that I must share the news that David Cornwell, known to the world as John le Carre, passed away from pneumonia after a short illness (not Covid-19 related) in Cornwall on Saturday evening, 12th December, 2020. He was 89. Our hearts go out to his four sons, their families and to his dear wife, Jane," read an official statement by the Curtis Brown Group.

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Is Gayle the greatest in T20 cricket history?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2021

Wearing a beaming smile and sunglasses under a helmet, 'Universe Boss' Chris Gayle on Saturday appeared to have brought the curtains down on his phenomenal T20 international career,

No Biles, no problem as US steamrolls to Pan Am gold

No Biles, no problem as US steamrolls to Pan Am gold

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

without Biles, the US squad had no problem defending their Pan Games crown by posting a winning total of 171 points,

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

How Shah Rukh Khan became a Deewana

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

'I told Shah Rukh I wanted to sign him for our film, Deewana.' 'He responded by saying that he had no dates.' 'I was shocked because he hadn't had a single release till then.'

Shark Tank India: Rs 416 Mn For Start-Ups

Shark Tank India: Rs 416 Mn For Start-Ups

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

'It doesn't matter where you come from. If you strongly believe in your idea and we see potential in scaling it up, there are people to back it up.'

PIX: Nora Fatehi parties with Sidharth, Riteish

PIX: Nora Fatehi parties with Sidharth, Riteish

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Happy Birthday, Milap!

9/11 attacks: Remembering '102 minutes that changed lives'

9/11 attacks: Remembering '102 minutes that changed lives'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

9/11 attacks were one of the worst in history, which killed 3,000 Americans and others from different countries. Over 6,000 people were injured.

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Himanta Biswa Sarma to be next Assam CM, swearing in likely on Monday

Rediff.com9 May 2021

Sarma's name was proposed by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and seconded by BJP state party president Ranjeet Kumar Dass and newly elected Haflong MLA Nandita Garlosa.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Kashi Vishwanath Temple: What You Should Know

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The main architectural lesson demonstrated by this project is how sacred spaces that have immense spiritual and heritage value, located in dense urban settings, can be transformed in a respectful and sensitive manner.

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

'In a war there will be kills on either side'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'There is no such thing as ultimate survivability.'
'It's all comparative -- who outperforms, who uses tactics, who optimises technology to the best is what makes the difference.'

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Best Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

INS Visakhapatnam: India's Most Potent Destroyer

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

INS Vishakapatnam's ground attack and anti-ship capabilities are achieved through a bank of BrahMos cruise missiles that can be fired at targets up to 295 km away.

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

PIX: PSG fans give Messi hero's welcome in France

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Wearing a T-shirt that read "This is Paris," Messi beamed and waved at scores of fans who had come to greet him at Le Bourget airport on the outskirts of the French capital after his flight from Barcelona.

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Coming soon! India's Biggest Defence Export

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

HAL is poised to sell the Philippines at least seven Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopters and eight Dornier 228 aircraft for Rs 30 billion, reports Ajai Shukla.

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Ford India recalls 16,444 units of EcoSport

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

Auto manufacturers have been recalling vehicles on safety issues.

Communication satellite GSAT-6 successfully positioned in orbit

Communication satellite GSAT-6 successfully positioned in orbit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

GSAT-6, the country's latest communication satellite has been successfully positioned in its orbital slot, Indian Space Research Organisation said on Sunday.

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

PIX: Shapovalov stuns Zverev; Nadal, Monfils in last 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

Shapovalov will meet Rafael Nadal for a place in the semi-finals.

Raman Effect: Why today is National Science Day

Raman Effect: Why today is National Science Day

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

On this day in 1928, CV Raman discovered a phenomenon of scattering of photons.

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

French Open PIX: Medvedev and Tsitsipas stunned

Rediff.com31 May 2022

IMAGES from Day 9 of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Meet Emma Raducanu, the latest Wimbledon sensation

Meet Emma Raducanu, the latest Wimbledon sensation

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Emma Raducanu is a symbol of Britain's multi-cultural society

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Election 2022: From Door to Door to Digital

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Digital canvassing is expected to benefit from political money looking for alternative blow horns.